Sri Lankan Prime Minister Resigns Amid Power Transition

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena resigned from his position on Monday, paving the way for a power transition following the presidential election victory of Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Gunawardena, who is 75 years old, had been serving as the prime minister since July 2022.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena resigned on Monday, marking a significant power transition following the recent presidential election won by Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Gunawardena's resignation comes ahead of Dissanayake's swearing-in ceremony.

At 75, Gunawardena had held the prime ministerial office since July 2022.

(With inputs from agencies.)